Yadkin Narrows Bypass Spillway Control Structure

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityRiver Haven
River/StreamYadkin
Coordinates35.42068, -80.09154

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height88 ft
Dam Height88 ft
Dam Length520 ft
Year Completed1917 (109 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage217,080 acre-ft
Max Storage217,080 acre-ft
Normal Storage142,800 acre-ft
Surface Area5,355 acres
Drainage Area4,180 sq mi
Max Discharge415,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCube Yadkin Generation LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00549
Federal IDNC00549S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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